Ventures Program Lead

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bupa Full time

The opportunity


Bupa is a leading global corporation that is committed to innovation and growth to provide our customers with an optimal healthcare journey.

We are launching a new Corporate Venture Fund to invest in early-stage startups that align with our strategic objectives.

This is a permanent full-time position, based in the Melbourne or Sydney office. (Bupa offers hybrid working arrangements allowing you to work from the office or home)

How will I help?

You will add value by:

  • Establishing and leading the new fund office, including setting up content and admin management systems and processes, managing the budget and developing policies and procedures for the fund.
  • Coordinating and leading the Fund committees to identify, evaluate, and make investment decisions on earlystage startups that align with our strategic objectives.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with earlystage startups and other stakeholders in the venture capital community.
  • Liaising with startups to arrange interviews, documents and due diligence.
  • Coordinating due diligence on potential investments, including financial, market research, and technology assessments.
  • Assisting in the preparation of investment memorandums, presentations, reports and other materials for the Corporate Venture Fund committees and the executive leadership team.
  • Supporting the monitoring of performance of portfolio companies and coordinate and manage regular updates to the committees and the executive leadership team.
  • Working collaboratively with other departments and business units to leverage our resources and capabilities to support the growth of our portfolio companies.
  • Helping organise and attend events and conferences to stay current on emerging technologies and trends in the venture capital industry.

Why work at Bupa?
We keep our people smiling by helping them improve their lives in and outside of the office.

We're a welcoming lot, no matter who you are or where you've come from. We welcome all talents and backgrounds and embrace our differences, so you can bring your true self to work.

We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally.

With a healthy work/life balance, leadership support, reduced private health cover, study leave, volunteering options and a commitment to promoting from within.

Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl.

health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few).

We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people's health, wellbeing and futures.


What do I need?

  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Innovation, or a related field.
  • Possess a minimum of 6 years of work experience, with at least 3 years in a startup/incubator environment.
  • Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with startups and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate strong financial literacy, including proficiency in investment memorandums and financial models, while also showcasing organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies
  • Strong problem solving skills
**About Bupa Asia Pacific

Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years.


Bupa Asia Pacific operates in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong, supporting about 6.5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, dental, medical, optical and hearing services.

Employing more than 20,000 people in the region, we believe that we can make a real difference to the lives of customers through our values, purpose and the way that we deliver personalised care.


Since 2002, we have reinvested approximately $6 billion in the region, with the Bupa Foundation investing more than $34 million to support 130+ health and care projects.

Our people reflect the diversity of our community. At Bupa, your wellbeing, identity and own story is respected and valued.

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